Congestion Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Congestion

crowding
The act by which somebody is crowded.
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overcrowding
The action or event of a space having more occupants than a space can accommodate.
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crowdedness
The state or quality of being crowded.
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too-much
A quantity which is excessive to the point of being inappropriate, harmful, or overwhelming.
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press
A place or establishment where matter is printed:
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traffic-jam
A situation in which all road traffic is stationary or very slow.
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excessive concentration
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profusion
Abundance; the state of being profuse; a cornucopia
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stuffing
Any of many food items used to stuff another.
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bottleneck
(Biology) An abrupt and severe reduction in the number of individuals during the history of a species of a population, often resulting in the loss of diversity from the gene pool.
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gridlock
Figuratively and by extension, any paralysis of a complex system due to severe congestion, conflict, or deadlock.
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overdevelopment
Excessive development; the state or quality of being overdeveloped
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too many
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surfeit
Discomfort, disgust, nausea, etc. resulting from any kind of excess; satiety
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blockage
The state of being blocked
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stoppage
A stopping or being stopped
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cramming
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obstruction
The act of obstructing:
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engorgement
The process or the condition of becoming engorged, becoming over-filled with fluid.
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hyperemia
An increased blood flow or congestion of blood in an organ, tissue, etc.
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gathering
The definition of a gathering is a meeting.
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snarl
The act of snarling; a growl; a surly or peevish expression; an angry contention.
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over-crowding
excessive crowding
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overspill
Something that spills over:
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clogging
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overpopulation
A situation which occurs when the number of occupants of an area exceeds the ability of that area to provide for those occupants.
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jam
(Biblical) Abbreviation of James.
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Antonyms for Congestion

emptiness
The state or feeling of being empty
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uncrowding
blockage
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opening
The act or an instance of becoming open or being made to open:
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Words Related to Congestion

excess
The amount or degree by which one quantity exceeds another:
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traffic
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rat-running
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congest
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commuter
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conjestion
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Congestion Sentence Examples

  • The congestion must be breaking up.

  • They called it acute congestion of the stomach and brain.

  • Despite a huge emigration of Jews from Russia, the congestion within the pale is the cause of terrible destitution and misery.

  • The plans are part of the Council 's ongoing efforts to tackle traffic congestion.

  • The public baths were kept under strict supervision; the toga was ordered to be worn in public by senators and equites on solemn occasions; extravagant banquets were prohibited; rules were made to prevent the congestion of traffic in the streets.

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